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Indian firm acquires Pfizer's Sweden unit

Indian firm acquires Pfizer's Sweden unit

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

In yet another case of an Indian company shopping abroad, Bangalore based contract manufacturing firm Kemwell Pvt Ltd has bought Pfizer's production plant in Uppsala, Sweden for an undisclosed sum.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Vaishali defeated Muzychuk for the second time in the event in the Armageddon. It was a finely played Classical game wherein neither players could reach an advantage but in the Armageddon Vaishali took advantage of her better placed rooks to call the shots.

Norway: Praggnanandhaa stuns Caruana, enters top 10

Norway: Praggnanandhaa stuns Caruana, enters top 10

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored a massive, hard-earned victory over world number two Fabiano Caruana of the United States and made his way to the top 10 of world rankings after the end of fifth round of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Sweden offers to question Assange over sex assault allegations in UK

Sweden offers to question Assange over sex assault allegations in UK

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Swedish prosecutors have offered to travel to the United Kingdom to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador's embassy in London over sex assault allegations.

Neeraj Chopra competes for World Athlete of the Year crown

Neeraj Chopra competes for World Athlete of the Year crown

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The 25-year-old Indian was one of the five athletes shortlisted for the prestigious honour.

Ibrahimovic breaks 82-year record, scores 50th goal for Sweden

Ibrahimovic breaks 82-year record, scores 50th goal for Sweden

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice in a 2-0 friendly win over Estonia on Thursday to become Sweden's all-time leading scorer with 50 goals.

Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach

Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Mats Wilander has quit as Sweden's Davis Cup coach, the country's tennis federation said on Tuesday.

Paes to lead India against Sweden

Paes to lead India against Sweden

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Rohan Bopanna replaces Harsh Mankad in Davis Cup team for World Group play-off.

Danes vow to go for win against Sweden

Danes vow to go for win against Sweden

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

Denmark pledged to go all out for a win against Sweden in their final group C match.

Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to World Champion Ding Liren in the Armageddon tie-breaker after the two played out a draw under normal time control in the second round.

England fined over crowd problems at Sweden match

England fined over crowd problems at Sweden match

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The English FA has been fined 5,000 euros after England fans tried to invade the Kiev pitch during their 3-2 win over Sweden in Euro 2012 Group D on Friday, UEFA said in a statement.

Mumbai attacks had roots in Pakistan: Sweden

Mumbai attacks had roots in Pakistan: Sweden

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Sweden on Wednesday threw its weight behind the contention of India and major powers like the United States and Britain that the Mumbai terror attacks had their roots in Pakistan and sought more effective steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents. "I think it's fairly obvious from the information that's available to me that the attack was based on Pakistani soil," Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said after a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Sweden striker Larsson signs for Barcelona

Sweden striker Larsson signs for Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

The 32-year-old said that despite his age he still retained a fierce appetite for the game.

Sweden punished for barring Davis Cup fans

Sweden punished for barring Davis Cup fans

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

The Swedish tennis federation has been fined $25,000 and Malmo banned from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years after the city's authorities opted to play last month's tie against Israel behind closed doors. The ITF also said in a statement Sweden would have to pay an additional $15,000, which it would have received in gate receipts had the March 6-8 match been open to spectators.

Sweden confident of beating U.S.

Sweden confident of beating U.S.

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Sweden battle for draw with Italy

Sweden battle for draw with Italy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

'No question of integrity' as FIH partners with betting platform

'No question of integrity' as FIH partners with betting platform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India have been the FIH's top market in the last decade or so in terms of sponsorships and monetary benefits, and the world body official stressed that the country will continue to hold its significance despite the sport spreading its wings to other parts of the world.

Euro 2016: Goal-shy Sweden in a do-or-die game against Belgium

Euro 2016: Goal-shy Sweden in a do-or-die game against Belgium

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois may wonder whether he even needs to turn up to face Sweden on Wednesday given his opponents' dismal attacking record at Euro 2016. The Swedes have failed to muster a single shot on target in their first two games, a statistic made all the more embarrassing by the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their attack.

Wrestler Antim Panghal Crowned 2023's Rising Star

Wrestler Antim Panghal Crowned 2023's Rising Star

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Panghal's remarkable season has outshone even senior standout Vinesh Phogat, who shares the same weight category

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Amid accusations of gamesmanship, Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has called for the stadium roof to be left open for Friday's World Cup qualifier in Sweden.

Germany on brink of Euro spot, Sweden triumph

Germany on brink of Euro spot, Sweden triumph

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Germany all but secured a place at the Euro 2012 finals with a 3-1 win in Azerbaijan while Zlatan Ibrahimovic got a hat-trick as Sweden demolished Finland 5-0 to provide an unexpected spark to the end of the European season.

Shefali, Jim, Vir Ready For Emmys

Shefali, Jim, Vir Ready For Emmys

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh and Vir Das are super excited ahead of the International Emmy Awards.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Euro warm-ups: Zlatan stars as Sweden sign off with Wales win; Czech stunned

Euro warm-ups: Zlatan stars as Sweden sign off with Wales win; Czech stunned

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A round-up of Euro 2016 warm-up matches played on Sunday

PHOTOS: Italy on the verge of missing World Cup after Sweden loss

PHOTOS: Italy on the verge of missing World Cup after Sweden loss

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Sweden beat Italy 1-0 to gain the upperhand after their World Cup playoff first leg on a chilly night, while a young England side held Germany goalless and Belgium drew 3-3 with Mexico despite Romelu Lukaku's double but France eased to a 2-0 victory against Wales.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine: The TTS Factor

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine: The TTS Factor

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It is admitted that the AZ vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.'

Johansson win gives Sweden 2-0 lead

Johansson win gives Sweden 2-0 lead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Thomas Johansson beat Rohan Bopanna 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 in the rain-affected tie.

World Athletics: Spain's Martin wins first gold!

World Athletics: Spain's Martin wins first gold!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Alvaro Martin of Spain captured gold in the 20-kilometre race walk in the opening event of the World Athletics Championships.

England end 43-year wait for win over Sweden

England end 43-year wait for win over Sweden

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

An own goal by Daniel Majstorovic helped England end a 43-year wait for a win over Sweden with a 1-0 triumph over their fellow Euro 2012 finalists in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

Sweden now want to go one better

Sweden now want to go one better

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Mac Allister red card revoked after winning appeal

Mac Allister red card revoked after winning appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Mac Allister was shown a red card for a high tackle on Ryan Christie in the 58th minute.

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Flexible working hours? Get a job in Finland or Sweden

Flexible working hours? Get a job in Finland or Sweden

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

According to a study by Grant Thornton International, 92 per cent of companies surveyed around the world rated Finland as the country which provides the maximum flexibility at work.